08. Policy: Fall 2019 PLS Updates

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The Fall 2019 PLS Updates have been received from NCSBA.  They include three optional new policies (we are recommending only two) and revisions to 42 current policies (we are recommending 41).  Many of the policies have only minor changes or technical revisions such as changes to cross-references, legal citations, web links or typographical errors.  Others have more substantive changes.  Please note the following information about specific updates:
 
  • Policy 7360/8225, Crowdfunding on Behalf of the School System:  This is an optional new policy established to assist the board in controlling crowdfunding on behalf of the school system.  The policy authorizes employees to engage in crowdfunding activities within the limits established by the policy.
 
  • Policy 4334/5035/7345, Use of Unmanned Aircraft (Drones):  This optional new policy authorizes the use of drones on school property and at school sponsored events with prior approval of the superintendent or designee when certain conditions are met.
 
  • Updates to address new record retention requirements:  The following policies have been updated to reflect the General Records Schedule for Local Government Agencies, the new records retention and disposition schedule applicable to LEAs:  policy 4700, Student Records; policy 5070/7350, Public Records – Retention, Release, and Disposition; and policy 5071/7351, Electronically Stored Information Retention.  
 
  • Policy 7410, Teacher Contracts: This policy was updated to address a change in the teacher contract law.  The policy was updated (1) to add a definition of “year” for purposes of determining a teacher’s years of employment by the board, in accordance with a change in law, and (2) to specify that three consecutive years of employment are necessary for eligibility for a multi-year contract.  Alternatively, the board may count years of employment cumulatively, but to do so the board must modify the policy.
 
  • Policy 3620, Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations:  This policy was updated to address NCHSAA rule changes.  The update adds new provisions regarding transgender student participation and eligibility of home school students for participation.  
 
  • Updates to address CBD products:  The following policies have been updated to address CBD-containing substances:  policy 4325, Drugs and Alcohol (prohibits all substances containing CBD or THC); policy 6125, Administering Medicines to Students (prohibits the administration of CBD- and THC-containing substances, with some exceptions); and policy 7240, Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace (prohibits all substances containing CBD or THC).  
 
  • Policy 4333, Weapons, Bomb Threats, Terrorist Threats, and Clear Threats to Safety:  This policy was updated to add other forms of prohibited behavior.  The policy now prohibits these additional forms of conduct:  planting fake explosive devices on school property; threatening an act of mass violence; making a false report of an impending act of mass violence; and planting a fake weapon of mass destruction on school property.
 
  • Policy 5210, Distribution and Display of Non-School Material:  Includes new content to address political signs placed on school rights-of-way during designated periods. 
 
  • Policy 7241, Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators:  This update is necessary to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations issued in 2016 that have a compliance deadline of January 6, 2020.  The regulations require employers of drivers whose duties require a commercial driver’s license under federal law to conduct queries of the new federal Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.  While there is no requirement that local boards have a policy in place by that deadline, school districts nevertheless must comply with new federal requirements beginning January 6. 
 
The 43 policies listed below are presented as first-read information.  Approval of the policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.  Dr. Brian Weaver will answer any questions you may have. 
 
A motion is in order to accept the 43 policies listed below as first-read information. 
 
Fall 2019 PLS Updates
(first-read information)
1200
Governing Principle – Student Success
1310/4002
Parental Involvement
1400
Governing Principle – School Initiatives
1500
Governing Principle – Safe, Orderly, and Inviting Environment
1700
Governing Principle – Removal of Barriers
1800
Governing Principle – Stewardship of Resources
2010
Board and Superintendent Relations
2300
Board Meetings
3102
Online Instruction
3225/4312/7320
Technology Responsible Use
3620
Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations
4040/7310
Staff-Student Relations
4240/7312
Child Abuse – Reports and Investigations
4270/6145
Concussion and Head Injury
4325
Drugs and Alcohol
4333
Weapons, Bomb Threats, Terrorist Threats, and Clear Threats to Safety
4334/5035/7345  NEW
Use of Unmanned Aircraft (Drones)
4400
Attendance
4700
Student Records
5015
School Volunteers
5070/7350
Public Records – Retention, Release, and Disposition
5071/7351
Electronically Stored Information Retention
5210
Distribution and Display of Non-School Material
5220
Collections and Solicitations
6120
Student Health Services
6125
Administering Medicines to Students
6140
Student Wellness
6220
Operation of School Nutrition Services
6230
School Meal and Competitive Foods Standards
6305
Safety and Student Transportation Services
6315
Drivers
6420
Contracts with the Board
7100
Recruitment and Selection of Personnel
7130
Licensure
7240
Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace
7241
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
7360/8225  NEW
Crowdfunding on Behalf of the School System
7410
Teacher Contracts
7430
Substitute Teachers
7820
Personnel Files
8220
Gifts and Bequests
8340
Insurance
8350
Fixed Assets Inventory
 
 
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